Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket

Written By: Mobin

Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket ahead of England series. Follows Rohit Sharma's recent exit, ending an era in Indian cricket.

Announcement

"Giving it everything I had" - Kohli's heartfelt social media post. Thanks teammates, fans for 14-year Test journey in emotional note.

Statement

India's 4th highest Test scorer: 9,230 runs, 30 centuries. Record 254* remains his highest score in whites.

Legacy

Most successful Indian Test captain: 40 wins in 68 matches. 58.82% win rate transformed India into dominant force.

Captaincy

123 Tests, 46.85 average, 31 fifties. Defined generation with aggressive batting & passionate leadership.

Milestones

Retirement comes before crucial England tour. Leaves big void in middle-order alongside Rohit's departure.

Timing

Focus shifts to limited-overs cricket. Kohli signs off as Test #269 - an iconic number in Indian cricket history.

Future

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